The 2026 Toyota RAV4 PHEV GR Sport is the new hot hatch-ish version of Toyota's compact SUV bestseller, reviewed here two weeks ago . I deliberately procured both the hybrid and the PHEV versions back-to-back, to better compare.
Josh Max is a Contributor at various publications including New York Daily News and Forbes. With a rich background as the chief auto correspondent for a NYC tabloid and as the host of the auto show CARnivore, he specializes in automotive topics, covering everything from cars and trucks to transportation and mobility. His work has also been featured in notable outlets such as Yahoo Finance and The Washington Post.















